Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 09 2010:
Truck operators stranded at near Golarthon police station in Jiribam sub-division reportedly exchanged blows with three persons who identified themselves as UNLF activists and demanded Rs 1000 from each of the vehicle.
Speaking to The Sangai Express some of the drivers claimed that at around 9.30 pm yesterday, three unidentified persons approached the drivers and insisted that each vehicle cough up Rs 1000 each.
As the drivers raised objection, a brief scuffle broke out before the three persons fled from the scene only to return back with about 7-8 companions armed with weapons.
However, upon observing arrival of Assam Rifles troops the unidentified armed persons disappeared.
Two drivers are said to have suffered injuries in the scuffle.